“At the request of the Grand Marshal of the Court, I have the honor of thanking you on behalf of the King and Queen of the Belgians for the your lithograph entitled ‘The Story of Judaism’. Your kind gift was very much appreciated by Their Majesties. May I add a personal note of thanks for this gesture of friendship towards my country.” - J. Raoul Schoumaker, Ambassador of Belgium, Belgian Embassy, Washington DC, 1981

“Just wanted you to know that your painting “The Jester” really is watching over me. He hangs on the wall by my bed and I believe he has already brought me good luck. At the very least he gives me great pleasure and comfort . . . I think we understand each other in a very special way and I thank you for the very special and personal signature.” - Eric Estrada, Actor, Los Angeles 1979

“President Katzir has asked me to tell you how appreciative he is of your fine lithograph which he just received through the good offices of Consul General Tadmor. The entire Har Zion mural must be an impressive presentation, and it is good, he feels, that we have something of it in the President’s residence in Jerusalem” - Shulamit Hardi, Assistant to the President – Jerusalem – 1976

“Many thanks for your very fine lithograph ‘The Celebration of Judaism’. It is housed in our Federation office here in San Francisco. Staff and visitors have expressed admiration, and the Federation appreciates being the recipient of your excellent art work. It was a pleasure for me to participate in the dedication of your mural.” - Brian Lurie, Executive Director, Jewish Welfare Foundation, San Francisco, 1976

“Max Shertz 'The Story of Judaism' mural was dedicated last night at Mount Zion Hospital and Medical Center. The 8 foot by 20 Foot mural, which took Shertz four months to complete, traces 4,000 years of Jewish history from Adam to Entebbe. Donated to Mount Zion by the artist, the mural is the first permanent display of Jewish art in a public building in the Bay Area.” - San Francisco Examiner, October 8, 1976

“Just a note to say thanks for the joy that your etchings and Alvin Ailey poster bring our office. Mayor Bradley has viewed your untitled painting and we are now looking into presenting it to a public institution.” - Robert C. Farrell, Administrative Coordinator for Mayor Tom Bradley, Los Angeles 1973

“I would like to take this opportunity to join with those in attendance and all who appreciate fine art work in conveying my congratulations and best wishes to you this evening” - John V. Tuney, US Senator – 1973

“I have gotten so much pleasure from your painting. I feel our viewers would be terribly interested in your work, your philosophy, and your story.” – Sandy Baron, A.M. New York, 1974

“Forty thousand people of the Province of Batanes in the Philippines have acquired two paintings from American contemporary artist Max Shertz, one of which has already been presented to the new Cultural Center of the Philippines in Manila. This painting, entitled ‘Waterfall of Life’, will hang next to the work of Dali, Zuniga, Zobel and other renowned painters in the international collection of the cultural center, and is the first acquisition by the museum from the entire population of a province in the Philippines. Along with the painting is a scroll created by the artist expressly for the people of Batanes as further explanation of the love that the Filipino people have for forward progress and true freedom. The second painting, entitled ‘A Little Rain Must Fall’, will be presented by the people of Batanes, through their representative, Congressman Jorge Abad to the San Francisco Museum of Art. This painting is given with the hope of creating a further link of international friendship and culture through the appreciation of fine arts. On his recent trip to San Francisco, Congressman Abad visited the studio of Max Shertz in the hope of finding art worthy of representing his people in these two distinguished museums. He was impressed by the painter’s marvelous skill and poetic lyricism. He described his work as “imaginative, modern and totally captivating in its dynamic moral statement”. Max Shertz’ paintings are collected by notable persons and celebrities throughout the world, who follow his creations closely. These acquisitions will do doubt add luster to the career of this fine artist. Congressman Abad chose the City of San Francisco to receive this gift from his people because it is a great international city, gateway to the orient, and has one of the largest Filipino populations in the United States. The people of Batanes, now represented through this gift, hope to bring the clasp of cultural hands in the now shortened span of continents with the constant prayer for peace, love and friendship in the United States and the world.” - Philippine News – Week of February 10-16, 1972

“On the occasion of the presentation of a painting entitled ‘Waterfall of Life” to the San Francisco Museum of Arts by the people of Batanes, Philippines, I would like to congratulate you most heartily for the acceptance by the Museum of your painting. Their acceptance should confirm the established stature you have in the field of American Art, also further enhance the ties of friendship between San Francisco and the Philippines, especially the Batanes Islands.” Carlos A. Faustino, Consul General 1972

Our son, Lee, gave us one of your monograms for Christmas, and we wanted you to know that we think it is a very important addition to our collection. It is particularly interesting since Lee has such a high regard not only for your talent but for you as a total man.” - Leon B. Back, Rome Theatres, Baltimore, Maryland, 1970

“I recently acquired a copy of the lithograph which you had done for the San Francisco Mobile School. It is a fine drawing and I will cherish it. Thank you for creating this work of art.” - Richard B. Wyckoff, Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, San Francisco 1978

“It is rare than anyone gets chocked up about an artist after being with him for ten minutes but I must confess that I did when I came over for that all too brief visit. Your paintings are vivid and deeply touching, your Jewish imperative is sweet and strong, and our peaceful warmth so genuinely welcome in this harsh society.” - Sol Zatt, Sol Zatt and Company, Public Relations and Publicity Counsel, New York 1970

" I recently purchased an incredible painting of yours called ‘The Black Veil’ and I find it necessary to write to you and thank you for having created what for me is a deeply moving and gratifying experience. I find a vibrant, dynamic force of energy exuding from your canvas, coming alive, and participating. Its very presence in my home provokes and stimulates thoughts and feelings that did not exist there before. I look forward to my next ‘Max Shertz’ acquisition." - Judith Kyle, Dick Clark Productions, Los Angeles, 1969

“Just a short thank you note for making it possible for me to purchase two of your portraits for my home. I can’t begin to tell you what joy and warmth the paintings have already brought to me.” - Bill Tannenbaum, William Morris Agency, Bevery Hills, 1969